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Cucumber Carrot Raita

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Condiments are supplemental food such as sauces, spices or chutneys, which are added to a particular dish to enhance the flavor. There is a huge list of condiments which are used all over the world.  Today we are starting with 1st Week of Blogging Marathon 77. I will be posting 3 different "Condiments", which is my theme for this week. Cucumber & Carrot raita will be my 1st post for the week. Simple yet delicious raita served along side Spicy Biryani's, Pulao's or any Indian Bread. Carrot gives nice color and cucumber is best to beat this hot weather. Cucumber and curds is a perfect summer cooler too.  Adding little roasted cumin powder to raita gives  nice flavor to it. Here goes the recipe...... Ingredients: Curds / Yogurt 1 cup Chopped cucumber 1/2 cup Grated Carrots 1/4 cup Chopped cilantro 3 spoons Chopped Green chilies 1/4 spoon (optional) Salt to taste Roasted cumin powder 1/4 spoon Preparation: Using whisk beat yogurt into smooth paste. Add chopped cilantr...